The Indian cricket team firmly tightened its control on the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on Day 4. After declaring their first innings at a formidable total of 503/9, India bundled out the host nation for just 290 runs and promptly enforced the follow-on. Having comfortably won the series opener in Galle, the Indian team is now well-positioned to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 290 Despite Sonal Dinusha's Century
Faced with India's massive first-innings total, Sri Lanka's top order struggled to build lasting partnerships. Middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha provided tough resistance by crafting his second consecutive Test century, while Pasindu Sooriyabandara contributed a resilient 80 runs. However, with little support from the remaining lineup, the Sri Lankan team fell short of the target needed to avoid the follow-on.
Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar Lead Indian Bowling Attack
India's bowling unit maintained unrelenting pressure on the host batters throughout the innings. Pacer Prasidh Krishna and spinner Manav Suthar led the charge with three wickets each. Debutant Saransh Jain made an impactful start to his Test career by taking two key wickets, while fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with one wicket each. This combined bowling effort gave India a commanding 213-run lead in the first innings.
